malocclusion
malocclusion
Definition
mal·oc·clu·sion (-ə klo̵̅o̅′z̸hən)
noun
improper meeting of the upper and lower teeth; faulty occlusion
malocclusion
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- tooth: There may be dental problems from malocclusion of the teeth.
Converse of object
- prevent: There is little that the pet owner can do about the former, but you can prevent malocclusion due to poor diet.
- present: In the whole sample, 81 % presented no malocclusion and only two questionable cases of fluorosis were observed.
Adjective modifier
- severe: Adult treatment for severe malocclusion with functional or psychological problems.
- front: Front teeth malocclusion is common - buy from a reputable breeder.
Noun used with modifier
- tooth: Front teeth malocclusion is common - buy from a reputable breeder.
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